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The Police's "Every Breath You Take" topped the poll in ITV's recent "The Nation's Favourite 80s Number One" show. The 90-minute countdown which aired on Saturday, 25 July celebrated 20 of the greatest musical moments from an era when British pop stars once again ruled the world. "Every Breath You Take" came out on top of a pile of memorable tracks that included songs by artists such as Spandau Ballet, Soft Cell, The Human League, Wham, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Culture Club, The Communards, Dexys Midnight Runners, Madness and the Pet Shop Boys. There is also an accompanying release available from iTunes.

The Police's "Every Breath You Take" topped the poll in ITV's recent "The Nation's Favourite 80s Number One" show. The 90-minute countdown which aired on Saturday, 25 July celebrated 20 of the greatest musical moments from an era when British pop stars once again ruled the world. "Every Breath You Take" came out on top of a pile of memorable tracks that included songs by artists such as Spandau Ballet, Soft Cell, The Human League, Wham, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Culture Club, The Communards, Dexys Midnight Runners, Madness and the Pet Shop Boys. There is also an accompanying release available from iTunes.

Metal Dog is Summers’ new instrumental collection - a unique soundscape of cinematic jazz fusion. The 10-track release includes instrumentals composed, produced and performed entirely by Summers at his studio, Mother Divine, in Venice, California. Metal Dog features his iconic guitar sound layered with multiple instruments including bass, drums, keyboards, electronics and a Paloma (an Indian stringed instrument that depresses notes along the neck with accordion like buttons). “My original inspiration for this was music for contemporary dance, which still holds,” Summers said. “But as I got further into the music, it became a thing unto itself til it presented as a collection for a release, but definitely it scores by experimental music.” (Guitar World)

Stewart Copeland, former drummer for the rock band The Police, will be in Woodstock Oct. 2 to participate in the Woodstock Film Festival. Copeland will take part in a question-and-answer session following the film, “1 GIANT LEAP II: WHAT ABOUT ME?” The film is co-directed by Duncan Bridgeman and Jamie Catto. Copeland and Bridgeman will take part in the q-and-a session after a screening of the film at the Woodstock Playhouse. Copeland will also participate in the BMI Music for Film panel discussion Oct. 3. Duncan and vocalist Krishna Das will also participate in the panel discussion, which will be moderated by Doreen Ringer Ross, BMI’s vice president of film and television. Visit http://woodstockfilmfestival.com/events/2015giantleap.php for information on tickets.

On Monday, December 14, Sting will bring his highly acclaimed Symphonicities to Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage for a one-night-only gala benefit concert with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Rob Mathes. All proceeds from the performance will benefit Carnegie Hall’s artistic and music education programs. Performing many of his most celebrated hits reimagined for symphonic arrangement, this concert marks Sting’s first time headlining a full performance at Carnegie Hall. He will also be joined by a quintet featuring Dominic Miller (guitar), Jo Lawry (vocals), Ira Coleman (bass), Joe Bonadio (percussion), and Mike Ricchiuti (keyboards). For more information visit http://www.sting.com/news/title/carnegie-hall-presents-an-evening-with-s...

Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray for all the super-fans who can’t stand losing the 80’s rock legends. Even better, the discs are region free, which means that they can play in any country around the world! Available July 14th, we are taking pre-orders on both the DVD and Blu-Ray now.

Included on the discs are tons of special features that you won’t find anywhere else:

“A Must-See” according to Indiewire, Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police follows Summers’ journey from his early days in the psychedelic ‘60s music scene, when he played with The Animals, to chance encounters with drummer Stewart Copeland and bassist Sting, which led to the formation of new wave trio, The Police.Utilizing rare archival footage and insights from the guitarist’s side of the stage, Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police brings together the past and present as the band members reunite, two decades later, for a global reunion tour in 2007.